What is the origin and meaning of the name Helena?

Question

have googled it and didnt show anything solid

Answer 1

I knew someone years ago that was named Helena Moon. Years later I found out that Helena meant moon. So the girl I knew was relay named Moon Moon. That is kind of odd.

Answer 2

Helen of Greece, Goddess of Despair, Wife of Zeus, Cousin of Olympia, Troy was her brother.

Answer 3

The Helenic Society are Greek

Answer 4

I agree with you, there isn't much much to be found unless you want to spend money & gold and have a first name certificate made up...Here is just a bit more info but not much...

Gender: Female

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Torchlight  

http://www.zelo.com/firstnames/findresul...

In Light... )O(

Answer 5

Helen of Troy. You want to see a neat video go to youtube and type in (a koranic toast.) End.

Answer 6

The moon, in Greek, akin to Selenê. The consonants S and H can be exchanged : for instance, Latin Sol (sun) is said Helios in Greek. The same for Helena/Selenê. She is the hunter virgin goddess Artemis (Diana in latin), whose symbol is the moon.